JAMB Chemistry 2010 Question 32

Question 32

Nitrogen and its Compounds

In the diagram above, the gas produced is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.NO
  2. B.NO2
  3. C.N2O
  4. D.N2O4
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Answer: A (NO)

Explanation

Copper with moderately dilute (50%) trioxonitrate(V) acid gives nitrogen(II) oxide, NO, which is collected over water.